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WV57 VUP

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,317 mi
Last recorded130,317 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 130,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 116,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,326 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,489 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,271 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WV57 VUP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV57 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 VUP registered?

WV57 VUP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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